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El Chapo's Former Lawyer Mariel Colón Transforms Narco-Fame into Music Career

Colón, known for defending notorious drug lord Guzmán, launches a music career with a controversial new video featuring Guzmán's wife.

  • Mariel Colón, former defense lawyer for Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán, is leveraging her notoriety to launch a music career under the stage name 'Mariel La Abogada'.
  • Her latest music video 'La Señora' features Emma Coronel, Guzmán's wife, who has struggled to find work since her release from prison last year.
  • Colón's music career began just over a year ago and coincides with a surge in global popularity for regional Mexican music.
  • The video has sparked debate over whether it glorifies narco-violence or simply reflects the realities of Mexican culture.
  • Colón and Coronel recently modeled together during Milan Fashion Week, attracting significant media attention and controversy.
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